Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Wollongong. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 19 | $32,815 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $32,815 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $29,820 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 8 | $24,165 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $29,169 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $29,409 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 4 | $32,357 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $34,824 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $26,255 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $28,586 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $27,763 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 2 | See → | |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $58,543 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $25,536 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 73 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Wollongong
The job market for the University of Wollongong's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Wollongong cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $29,820 a year; half of the University of Wollongong's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,169 and $32,815. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $58,543, education & teaching $24,165.
How is the University of Wollongong ranked?
The University of Wollongong is ranked #184 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #7 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#51) and Nursing (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Wollongong need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (60 of the 73 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Wollongong offer?
75 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are business & management (19), computer science & data technology (11) and public health & allied health (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Wollongong's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.